April 5-10 was High Point Market week, and a number of Arkansas designers and manufacturers were on the scene sharing with us all of their favorite finds via Instagram. We’re offering you a multi-part roundup of the items and trends they spotted. Today’s installment? Chairs, stools, and casegoods!

Ever wonder which items your favorite designers, tastemakers and folks about town just can’t live without? We definitely do! To sate our curiosity, we’re kicking off a new blog column in which we ask a different person to share a few of their favorite things each week. Editor in Chief Diane Carroll has graciously agreed to jump in first, and we’re loving her picks!

This is an accent chair in our family room (it’s actually in a red and white print, but the shape is the same), and that high back and curved arms make it a perfect place to work on my laptop–you’ll find me here in the evenings, pinning on Pinterest, with my doggies sitting at my feet. AND the biggest bonus is that Lee Industries is a U.S. company with environmentally-friendly construction and business practices, and each chair is basically handmade.

No need to go crazy on big arrangements, just add a few flowers in bud vases or cups, something in season that’s fresh and affordable. Flora in downtown Fayetteville is my favorite source–walking in the door and seeing what finds they have always makes me happy.

I love a stripe. My husband pointed out to me awhile back that I have now successfully added at least one striped item to every room in the house. Part of the credit goes to Dash & Albert, with wonderful striped rugs that I use as a dash (pun intended) of color in a room.

After years of styling houses for photo shoots, I’ve ended up with a pretty large vase collection. All the better to display my own flowers! This trio of vases by the acclaimed mid-century modern sculptor Eva Zeisel is my favorite, as they look great with just a few flowers or even empty, thanks to the curvy shapes.

At Home in Arkansas: What are your 3 must have items for the new year?

Tobi Fairley: There is a new duPont finish for marble countertops that allows you to use your countertops without fear – it protects them from any spills or messes. One thing that I think everyone should have this year is a piece of statement art – it doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be something that really speaks to you. Art is such a key item for showing your personality in a room. I’m also into the idea of an all-white room, particularly for my family’s river house. I like the idea of all-white with lots of natural materials, so the color inspiration can come from nature and the changing seasons outdoors all year long.

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At Home in Arkansas offers you a look inside the state's most inspiring homes. The magazine features monthly advice from the experts to help you plan your next remodel or redesign, entertain at home, or find Arkansas's best kept secrets. It is your definitive guide to the state's finest homes and gardens, design professionals, fashion and entertaining essentials, and premier shops and showrooms.